From October 3, 1990
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Local agricultural society hosts evening to honour Lexi Johnston, CNE Ambassador of Fairs
LISTOWEL – The Listowel Agriculture Society is welcoming all to attend an event in honour of Lexi…
Minor Hockey recap – Sept. 25, 2025
Midwestern Newspapers looks at how local teams performed over the past two weeks.
The importance of teaching the basics of everything
As I “made my rounds” on Friday morning, which is what I call checking my newsfeeds, I stumbled upon a story in which a father from North Bay was proving himself to be the antithesis of myself: he was arguing that his child should not have failed their drivers test for using features on his Tesla wh
Howick approves over $15,000 for Wroxeter bridge project
HOWICK - A report was presented to council here by Treasurer Amy Van Meeteren on Sept. 9 which recommended an approval for the payment of $15,255.65 to Theo Vandenberk Inc. for the 2024 Wroxeter bridge project.
Varsity Lightings Field Hockey Team win, lose at home
LISTOWEL - The Listowel District Secondary School (LDSS) Varsity Girls Field Hockey Team hosted two games at home on Sept. 17.
Cyclones take win and loss over weekend
LISTOWEL - The Listowel Cyclones picked up a win and a loss in two games this past weekend as the GOJHL regular season continues.
Phil Beard announces retirement plans after 46 years of service with Maitland Conservation
WROXETER - For 46 years Phil Beard has worked to help Maitland Conservation develop a healthy, resilient watershed, advocating and collaborating with member municipalities, provincial ministries, federal agencies, universities, colleges, community groups, businesses and experts in watershed science-
Walkerton Herald-Times Sept. 25 Turnbacks
From September 27, 1989
LWHA celebrates one year of obstetrics program back in service
LISTOWEL - For families across the region, knowing there is a trusted place to welcome their baby close to home makes a world of difference.
Huron-Perth catholic board renames school following canonization of saint
DUBLIN - The Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board has renamed its expanded virtual, summer and after-hours school to Saint Carlo Acutis Continuing Education School, following the canonization of the teenage saint on Sept. 7.
LDSS’ Grayson Carter wins Huron-Perth Golf Tournament
LISTOWEL - High school students from across the Avon Maitland District School Board region took their swing at the Listowel Golf Course in the Huron Perth Golf Tournament on Sept. 22.
MOH reports measles activity dropped off over summer
STRATFORD - The Huron Perth Public Health (HPPH) Board of Health has begun its monthly meetings once again after the summer break.
Howick implementing new township banner program
HOWICK - Council here has approved new township banner designs which will be displayed throughout Howick beginning in spring 2026.
Trust the trustees
The chair of the Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) suggested local trustees focus on themselves in the first board meeting after the Ontario Education Minister’s comments about eliminating the school trustee position altogether.
